Capt. Mike Puller & Dr. Patrick Rice | Shark Repellent Technology & More | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 302

Dr. Patrick Rice is a shark researcher who has spent years studying sharks and shark repellent technology, and Capt. Mike Puller is a second-generation Miami charter captain who runs the Wire to Water kids fishing camp. In this conversation they join Tom to talk shark repellent science, its surprising WWII origins, kids fishing, and infectious disease.

How to Avoid Hand Tears on Murph

Murph means 100 pull ups, and 100 pull ups can tear your hands. I share how calluses tear, the bars to watch out for, the gymnastics grips I use, and how to treat a tear. A Physical Friday episode.

Cameron Kirkconnell - 18x Spearfishing World Records & 90 Countries

Cameron Kirkconnell, an 18-time spearfishing world record holder who has visited 90 countries, joins me for a live Q&A about a life spent entirely on the water, from the Merchant Marine Academy to guiding clients to 30 world records around the globe.

Tony Young: Managing the Lionfish Invasion in the Florida Keys

Captain Tony Young of Forever Young Charters in Islamorada specializes in spearfishing and lionfish removal. He joins Tom Rowland to explain how lionfish went from aquarium pets to a reef-wrecking invasive species, why they have no natural predators in Florida, how many he removes on a single dive, and why consistent removal is making a measurable difference.

Capt. David Cohen - Pursuing Passion

Captain David Cohen is a South Florida fishing guide who has been fishing the waters of Miami and Biscayne Bay for over thirty years, specializing in both inshore and offshore fishing from North Biscayne Bay to Government Cut.

Memorial Day Murph: Options for Scaling Down or Up

I break down the Memorial Day Murph workout: partitioned vs non-partitioned, scaled versions for any equipment level, the triple Murph, and the story of Lieutenant Michael Murphy. A Physical Friday episode.

Gena Laielli: 5,332 Burpees for Omphalocele and a Guinness World Record

Gena Laielli set a Guinness World Record by completing 5,332 burpees in 12 hours to raise awareness for omphalocele, a rare birth defect. She joins Tom Rowland to talk about the cause behind the record, the grueling effort it took, and the mindset that carried her through thousands of burpees.

Lou and Mike from Hooked In New England: The Future of Striped Bass

Lou and Mike, hosts of the Hooked In New England podcast, are leading voices in striped bass conservation and fishing strategy in Southern Maine. They join Tom Rowland to discuss the reality facing striped bass populations along the Eastern seaboard, why bluefish runs have changed in New England, and the steps recreational anglers can take right now to help preserve the fishery.

Do Not Let What You Can't Do Interfere With What You Can Do

Joshua Jorgensen is a YouTube fishing sensation known as BlacktipH whose fishing videos get millions and millions and millions of views.

The One Exercise That Strengthens Grip, Low Back, Legs, Core and Shoulders

A viewer asked what one exercise I would pick for outdoor conditioning. My answer is the kettlebell swing: Russian vs American form, dumbbell substitutes, and Dan John's 10,000 swing month. A Physical Friday episode.

Burton Young | Barracuda Tackle & Everything About Cast Nets | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 288

Burton Young is the founder of Barracuda Tackle, a company known for its high-quality cast nets. In this Instagram Live conversation with audience questions, Burton breaks down how to throw a cast net the easy way using the triple load, tells the origin story of Barracuda Tackle, and explains how the company stepped up to help fishing guides during the COVID lockdown.

Poling a Skiff: Exercises to Build Strength and Reduce Overuse Injuries

I answer a listener's question about shoulder fatigue from poling a skiff: push pole length and material, the pull up and grip exercises that build poling strength, and the shoulder rehab routine that gave me back full range of motion. A Physical Friday episode.

Troy Casey: Reclaiming Manhood, Natural Health, and Being Ripped at 50

Troy Casey, known as the Certified Health Nut, is a wellness coach and author with a passionate, unconventional approach to natural health. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about reclaiming manhood, his philosophy on living naturally, and the habits that keep him in remarkable shape at 50.

Kyle Gemas: Pursuing a 15-Foot, 440-Pound Arapaima in the Jungle

Kyle Gemas is an adventurous angler who set out to pursue the arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, deep in the jungle. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about chasing a fish that can reach enormous sizes, the remote and demanding conditions of the hunt, and what it takes to tangle with a true freshwater giant.

Tom Rowland | Correct The Mind And The Rest Of Your Life Will Fall Into Place | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 15

In this Monday morning solo episode, Tom Rowland shares how daily discipline through the 100-day burpee challenge and Wim Hof breathing creates mental clarity and transforms decision-making. Learn how

The Effects of Sunlight on the Coronavirus

Recorded in April 2020, I talk through the reporting on sunlight and the coronavirus, plus why sun exposure, vitamin D, and outdoor movement matter for immunity, sleep, and mood. A Physical Friday episode.

Chasten Whitfield: Taking Kids Fishing and Starting Now

Chasten Whitfield is a young angler and advocate for getting the next generation outdoors. She joins Tom Rowland to talk about why taking kids fishing matters, how to get them started without overcomplicating it, and why the best time to introduce a child to the water is right now.

Tim Crockett: Rowing 3,000 Miles Alone and Overcoming Depression at Sea

Tim Crockett took on one of the most demanding solo challenges imaginable, rowing roughly 3,000 miles alone across the open ocean. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about the physical and mental toll of being alone at sea, how he faced depression and isolation on the water, and the mindset and discipline that carried him to the finish.

3 Workouts You Can Do in a Small Apartment With No Equipment

I share three no-gym workouts for a small apartment: Gregor Gillespie's 210-burpee ladder, a stairway push up circuit, and Ross Enamait's Magic 50 dumbbell workout. A Physical Friday episode.

Dr. Layne Norton: Optimizing Immune Health and Fighting Misinformation

Dr. Layne Norton holds a PhD in nutritional sciences, is an IFBB pro bodybuilder and former world-record raw powerlifter, and founded BioLayne. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about what genuinely supports immune health, why the fundamentals matter more than gimmicks, and how to think clearly in a world flooded with health and fitness misinformation.

The Trosset Family: World Records and Raising Kids to Be Captains

The Trosset family has built a remarkable fishing life together, chasing world records and raising their children to be capable, confident captains on the water. They join Tom Rowland to talk about what it takes to fish at a high level as a family, how they involve their kids, and the lessons that come from raising young anglers who can run a boat.

13 Burpees, Cold Showers And Overcoming Doubt

Derek DeYoung is a renowned marine artist known for his trout, saltwater, and abstract artwork, currently living in Big Pine Key, Florida.

Dr. Joe Martin: Connection, Family Traditions, and Reconnecting at Home

Dr. Joe Martin is the founder of Real Men Connect and a renowned speaker focused on helping people build meaningful connections. He joins Tom Rowland to talk about how families can turn time at home into a chance to revive traditions teenagers once dismissed, reconnect with the activities that once brought everyone together, and build connection patterns that last.

April Challenge And Gregor Gillespie Quarantine Challenge

Tom Rowland, host of the Tom Rowland Podcast and Saltwater Experience TV show, introduces the April quarantine challenges that combine daily burpees, Wim Hof breathing, and cold showers.

Home Workouts With a Backpack and Six Feet of Space

I share Jelly Legs, a squat and push up ladder you can do in six feet of space with a loaded backpack, plus free home workout resources and the April Wim Hof and burpee challenges. A Physical Friday episode.

Taylor Somerville - XPT Master Coach - Breathing Protocols For Stress Reduction | Tom Rowland Podcast Ep. 264

RFT - Rounds For Time Workouts

I break down the rounds-for-time workout format, how the built-in clock turns a simple circuit into a measurable test, how to pace it, and how to scale it for any athlete. A Physical Friday episode.

Jeff Maggio: Organizing 80 Boats Against Sewage Spills

Captain Jeff Maggio, the LunkerDog, on organizing an 80-boat protest against Fort Lauderdale sewage spills in the New River.

Jason Stemple: Surviving Hurricane Dorian on Green Turtle Cay

Jason Stemple on surviving Hurricane Dorian on Green Turtle Cay and the effort to rebuild the Bahamian community he loves.

Chipper Workouts

I break down the chipper workout format, one long list of exercises you complete in order, why it builds fitness and mental toughness, and how to scale it for any level. A Physical Friday episode.

EP 110

Ron Ryals became paralyzed after complications from open heart surgery at age five. Never knowing any different, his parents helped him do anything he wanted and pushed him forward.

The Pullup Challenge

I launch the Pullup Challenge — 3,000 pullups for the month, roughly 100 a day — and explain why the pullup is a life-saving movement for fishermen and hunters, how I fit 100 a day in with doorway bars and workouts like Cindy and Angie, and why discipline equals freedom. Physical Friday #50.

Jordan Jonas: Arctic Survival and Winning Alone Season 6

Alone Season 6 winner Jordan Jonas on his Arctic run, the moose hunt, the wolverine, the tin-can fish net, and his years in Siberia.

Death By - The Ascending Ladder Workout

I explain the Death By workout format — one rep in minute one, two in minute two, climbing every minute until you cannot finish inside the minute. Self-scaling, easy to score, and brutal in the best way. Physical Friday #49.

Hunter Bland: From Accident to Water Safety Advocate

Former college bass fisherman Hunter Bland on surviving a boating accident and becoming a water safety advocate.

EMOM - Every Minute On The Minute

I explain EMOM — Every Minute On the Minute — one of the simplest, most scalable workout formats there is: set a clock, work at the top of every minute, rest the remainder, and let the format keep you honest. Physical Friday #48.

EP 107

Joe Cubberley is a battery expert who served in the Navy and has extensive knowledge about all types of marine batteries including lead acid, AGM, and lithium.

Motivation From Social Media - @nohlsen @davidgoggins @cameronhanes

I share the three social media accounts that genuinely motivate me to train — @nohlsen, @davidgoggins, and @cameronhanes — and how to curate a feed that pushes you to move instead of scroll. Physical Friday #47.

Top 3 Motivational Books

I share my top three motivational books — the titles I keep returning to when training gets hard or motivation dips — and what each one taught me about discipline, habits, and mindset. Physical Friday #46.

Shaw Grigsby - Mentor, Pro Bass Fisherman, Coach, And All Around Great Guy

Shaw Grigsby is a professional bass fisherman, a founder of Major League Fishing, and the host of One More Cast for 23 seasons. He joins Tom to talk about the origin of MLF, mentorship, luck versus preparation, and his new role as a bass fishing coach.

The Burpee

I break down the burpee, the single most useful zero-equipment movement I know — how to do it, how to scale it, and how to build complete workouts around it anywhere travel takes you. Physical Friday #45.

Interval Challenge - Workout With Zero Equipment

I share the Interval Challenge, one of my favorite zero-equipment workouts: four rounds of a 400-meter run, 12 burpees, 24 pushups, and 36 air squats, all on a stopwatch so you can measure your work capacity. It comes from Ross Enamait, author of Never Gymless. Physical Friday #44.

Capt. Angie Scott - The Woman Angler & Adventurer

After sixteen years in the music business, Angie Scott followed her passion to the water. She is now a licensed captain and the host of The Woman Angler & Adventurer podcast, helping more women get into fishing and boating.

Destiny - Where Your Character Leads You

I conclude my Master Your Thoughts series with the final link: your character determines your destiny. I share the two-boats analogy for how a couple of degrees of daily difference compound into completely different lives, and I launch the monthly TRP Physical Challenge. Physical Friday #43.

Capt. Scott Brown - Hooked On Family

Captain Scott Brown runs Hooked On Family, a fishing guide service in the Florida Keys where he and his wife Lindsay raise their children in the fishing lifestyle.

Character - The Sum of What You Do, Say and Think

I break down how your habits become your character — why the things you repeatedly do, good or bad, become who you are and how others see you, and how the words you speak in a hard workout train that character every week. Part five of my Master Your Thoughts series on Physical Friday.

Joshua Medcalf: Mental Conditioning and Life Transformation

Joshua Medcalf, founder of Train to be Clutch, on mental conditioning, identity, and the philosophy behind Pound the Stone.

Habits - The Daily Battleground of Character

I explain how your actions become your habits, why quitting in a workout can become a habit that follows you everywhere, and how repeated positive actions build the follow-through that shapes your character. Part four of my Master Your Thoughts series on Physical Friday.

Mark the Shark: The Darth Vader of Sport Fishing

Miami charter captain Mark the Shark on 50 years of shark fishing, NOAA tagging, the Miami dredging disaster, and sailfish tournaments.

Tom Rowland | Permit Fishing With Spinning Tackle - Setup, Baits & Techniques | Ep. 213

In this solo episode of the Tom Rowland Podcast, Tom Rowland shares decades of expertise as a professional fishing guide and charter captain based in the Florida Keys on permit fishing with spinning tackle. Permit are one of saltwater fishing's most challenging species, and while fly fishing gets most of the attention, Tom explains why spinning tackle is far more effective for catching these elusive flats fish. He covers everything from rod and reel selection to live crab presentations, jig techniques, and the mental game required to succeed with permit. Whether you're fishing the flats or nearshore wrecks, Tom's approach combines technical precision with practical field-tested strategies that will dramatically increase your odds of landing one of these prized fish.